Masterpiece Aparmita Statue from Nepal 20"

This is high quality partially gold plated Aparmita Statue. Aparmita statue in padmasana, which is the bestower of longevity and is invoked during rituals associated with the prolonging of life. Material: Copper with Gold Plated Face: Gold Painted Making Process: Lost-Wax System, Making a statue is the work of various specialist craftsmen in: wax casting, metal casting, engraving and eventually 24k gold gilding and / or stone setting. Each of these steps must be performed with excellence to produce statues of the highest quality. The lost wax method is the oldest and most refined method used by sculptors in Nepal. Protecting the Face As the face is painted it is highly recommended that the face of the statue is to be greatly taken care of as it requires a very professional and skilled face artist to repair the face of dirt and damages. Commonly to protect it from damage the statue with painted face is placed under a glass box and it is always covered with a cotton face mask if it h